Stories
Travel stories, guides and field notes from PlanetaEXO.
Five Jaguars in One Day: Michael’s Family Pantanal Safari in Brazil
A Swiss doctor and his family on a 4-day jaguar safari in the Pantanal, Brazil: five jaguars in a day, a private guide, and honest advice.
Filming Lençóis Maranhenses for Korean TV: Jihee Yeon’s Brazil Story
Korean producer Jihee Yeon crossed Lençóis Maranhenses on foot to film for KBS: the dunes, the hammocks, the children, safety in Brazil and her tips.
Three Nights in the South Pantanal: Sandy’s Wildlife Story in Brazil
Sandy knows Brazil well but had never seen the Pantanal. Three nights on the Miranda River with her son: wildlife, a talented guide, and honest advice.
Exploring the Amazon: Erica’s Adventure in a Floating Lodge in Brazil
Erica L. spent 3 days on a floating lodge in the Brazilian Amazon: the dolphins, the guides, the food, safety and her tips for first-timers.
A Family’s 3-Day Lençóis Maranhenses Trek: Olivia’s Brazil Story
Olivia’s family did the 3-day Lençóis Maranhenses trek in Brazil: the dunes, the guides, safety, the language barrier, and her tips for first-timers.
Crossing Lençóis Maranhenses on Horseback: Patricia’s Solo Adventure in Brazil
Patricia crossed Lençóis Maranhenses on horseback, solo. Her 4-week Brazil story: endless dunes, a guide with no GPS, and real disconnection.
Beyond the Mountains of Nepal: A Journey of Connection with Mother and Son
How an expedition to the Himalayas strengthened the bond between Mila and Lorenzo Ricetti Motherhood is often described as a journey, but for Mila Ricetti (56) and her son Lorenzo (24), it materialized into a literal expedition across the rustic landscapes of Nepal with the Mardi Himal trek in the Annapurna region—a route that invites […]
A Father and Daughter Expedition Through the Waters of Fernando de Noronha
Meet Jean and Mailys, a French father and daughter who dove into the beauty of the crystal-clear seas of Fernando de Noronha. Some trips are taken to see the world, while others are meant to reconnect with those we love. For Jean Laprevotte (60), a Frenchman who has called São Paulo home for just over […]
Finding freedom in the wild: How a Dutch adventurer fell in love with Brazil
Katharina Bongaertz is PlanetaEXO’s top traveler and has proven multiple times that adventure knows no gender or age.
Expanding horizons in the Amazon: A British writer’s journey of love and discovery
Emma Phillips is a freelance writer from the UK who explored the rainforest with her Brazilian partner and uncovered a universe of wild nature and cultural diversity
From New Zealand to the Lost World: a Solo Ecologist’s Trek Up Mount Roraima
Olivia Bird is a young traveler who crossed the world to climb one of South America’s most impressive mountains.
How one Brazilian Woman Conquered her Fears and Found Herself Into the Deep Jungle
For Women’s Month, meet Mariana Sampaio, a young solo traveler who explored Vale do Pati and the Amazon Rainforest